Bought in November 06'-Completely stock
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Jamesspics001.jpg

2 days later-Fist mod K & N FIPK

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/AwholeBunchofpictures029.jpg

Next was a Gibson exhaust

http://www.gibsonperformance.com/products.asp?pid=14297&make=30&model=901#901

Then I got this POS
http://www.airaidsales.com/prod.asp?ProductID=321&Product=2004+NISSAN+XTERRA+AIRAID+Throttle+Body+Sp acer

Next, I put on the AC 2" BL

Stock height here
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Xterra2BL022.jpg

After BL-I also removed all mud flaps and step rails at this time
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Xterra2BL041.jpg

Next day, I put some 33" tires on
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Xterra2BL046.jpg

Next, I bought Calmini's 3" SL with Bilstien shocks

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSCN1436.jpg

Next came a Shrock bumper and IPF lights

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/xterrastuff068-1.jpg

Then SLR steering with SLR steering stabilizer
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/xterrastuff052.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/xterrastuff053.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/xterrastuff054.jpg

Then I Herculined it

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/xterrastuff066-1.jpg

Then I snorkeled it
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/xterrastuff100.jpg

Custom sliders

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Picture008.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Picture009.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Picture012.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Picture013.jpg
They wrap really closely to the body too.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/233587470-S.jpg
They are 2"x3" box tubing and .120 DOM steel x 1.75" with center supports
Day one in sunny San Diego
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/Jamesspics007.jpg
Early 2008
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_00444sized1.jpg

Awaiting installation-new seats,herculining, stereo-Blah blah blah

nice
i sure was wonderin when youd get around to putting something in here

Yeah, I had 15 minutes to myself for once, so I did it. I will put all kinds of links up in due time.

Good look'n truck

Good look'n truck

Thanks mang!

I like the way the fenders are cut, makes me want to buy some stockys and another sawzall. i've also had the Hurculiner stuff for a while now to do the sides but eh. Bumpers took long enough.

The X looks awesome guy!

I like the way the fenders are cut, makes me want to buy some stockys and another sawzall. i've also had the Hurculiner stuff for a while now to do the sides but eh. Bumpers took long enough.

The X looks awesome guy!

What are stocky's?

I appreciate the props!

P.S.-you can just call me James (see signature)

Thanks again!-James

Lookin' good chief!

I can't wait to see that lobo setup when you get all the guts put back in your interior.

I'm thinking within the next month my rig is going to see a drastic improvement. Getting ready to pull the trigger on my new wheels and 33's. I'm still debating the tires though. My new job has a 60 mile commute (roundtrip) so I've had to rethink my rubber. Still really liking the Geolander M/T's though. If I run 2 sets then my DD's will probably be some 32" A/T KO's and then pick up a cheap set of 33" Maxxis Bighorns for my M/T's.

James, by stockys I was just referring to a set of stock fenders. I have a fear of commitment in cutting on my X since it has no rock/tree rash so I'd have to buy a whole other set to cut up.

very nice!!!! did that tbs do anything for ya?

no thats why he called it a "POS"

very nice!!!! did that tbs do anything for ya?

It whistled really loud like a grandma's Caddilac with a belt problem

what do you do in the military, i noticed this windshield sticker...

I was in the Navy for 6 years, I was a diesel mechanic in the Navy.

Now I am a diesel mechanic not in the Navy. I work at a place called Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt. I mainly work on Kenworth trucks but I have done all kinds of different stuff from trailers, to tractors to pug mills, and everything in between.

I am kinda getting back into it you might say because I didn't have enough hands on in the military and if you know the military, you do not touch electrical. My rate in the Navy was Engineman.

My "title" was EN2(SCW) Jones

My God that thing looks like it could beat the crap out of anything! I love it!

Nice work soccerbrace!:udaman: :bow:

Since he has not done so, Sir James made some progress on the interior this weekend. He was informed the official beginning of wheeling season is almost here, and unless he wants to ride in mine, he better hurry up! It is going to look really good when he is ever done with it.

I think I heard him say 37s with IFS.

cant wait to see the X when he is done with it.....

Just ordered these puppies......

http://expeditionimports.zoovy.com/product/43301B/2_3_Point_Harness_Belts_Retractable_BoltIn_Corbeau __43301B.html

http://www.racing-seats-usa.com/racing-seats-car-brackets.html

Dude! Are you transforming your front seat into a fighter cockpit? lol

You have to at least leak a few teaser pics bro... the suspense is bullshit man! :mocking:

When does the SAS come??

I was in the Navy for 6 years, I was a diesel mechanic in the Navy.

Now I am a diesel mechanic not in the Navy. I work at a place called Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt. I mainly work on Kenworth trucks but I have done all kinds of different stuff from trailers, to tractors to pug mills, and everything in between.

I am kinda getting back into it you might say because I didn't have enough hands on in the military and if you know the military, you do not touch electrical. My rate in the Navy was Engineman.

My "title" was EN2(SCW) Jones

Got yur sea legs then I'm sure!!... I was also in the Navy 6 yrs in the Seals. Nice work on your rig James!! Wish I went w/4x4... Will see...

Thank you brothers!!!!!

No teaser shots....just gonna be Kabloww!!!!!

Some Herculiner and stereo teaser pics:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564238-1.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564240.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564243.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564245.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564247.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564283.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564285.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564286.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564289.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564291.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564293.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564296.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564297.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1210564299.jpg

and a teaser of my new headlights.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1213040545.jpg

That is scary as hell looking with the interior all torn out!!

Lookin' good bro... can't wait to see the "completed" project. Completed of course meaning the end of this phase of mods because we all know the mods are never complete. hahaha

Damn James.. What the hell are you doing inside there???

Awesome Job!! :schla24: I dont know what that smiley is exactly but I LIKE IT!

Damn James.. What the hell are you doing inside there???

Awesome Job!! :schla24: I dont know what that smiley is exactly but I LIKE IT!

Not even close to finished....

Ever heard of Dakota Digital?

Are there even headlights in that pic?? lol

Yes there are!

Hold on a second I have been starting at this pic and used some software to "try" to enlarge it and it looks like they are almost the Hella HID style driving lights in there.. Could it be??

Good guess! They are Hella Black Magics. They are black when they are off.

I have to fasten them down properly. I just need to install some Nylock nuts. I hooked them up to the stock switch. Without the nylocks, they are somewhat loose and you can see by the driver's side in this pic. The light pivots from the bottom mount. Time and place is all that I need.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1213040549.jpg

I think time is what you really need.

are you gonna have the stock trim rings around them? and are you gonna try for any corner lights??

I say get a set of black 00-01 corner lights and stick them in, it will keep the black look :)

I bought motorcycle turn signals that I am going to wire to the stock harness. The turn signals are going to be bulbs and the driving lights are going to be LED's

Both are going to be blacked out.

Thats what I have, I have silverstar turn signals and driving light LEDs, I just didnt want to mess with load regulators for the turn signals otherwise I would of went with LEDs..

Are you gonna black out the tails or do anything special there??

I had a set of steel brake lights on my XJ with LED inserts in them, they were AWESOME!!

For the tails, I might spray em some time, but no time soon. They are not a big deal to me.

Not even close to finished....

Ever heard of Dakota Digital?

Thats why that red shirt is over your gauge cluster. Having something made, or just making something on your own??? And those are awesome gauges, but they are also mad expensive.

Thats why that red shirt is over your gauge cluster. Having something made, or just making something on your own??? And those are awesome gauges, but they are also mad expensive.

i didnt even notice that haha.. but they do make some sweet stuff!!

I am thinking about doing it. The sweater is wrapping up my head unit in those pics. I had it without a battery in it for a while so the doors could just be picked and I would have the stuff stolen.

everything looks sick, butchered, but sick

Alright, so the stock headlights were damaged and I came up with this alternative:

They are Hella Black Magics

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02982.jpg

That is a close up of them. They are black when the light is off.

This is before they were fully fastened but it is a better look at how they look on Shelby

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1213040690.jpg

Really dark in Woody's garage

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02983.jpg

stereo pics

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02980.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02981.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02969.jpg

Seat pics

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02975.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02974.jpg

Friggin' sweet bro!

So running those hellas as your stock headlights doesn't violate any laws? Or is that something you'll worry about when someone official brings it to your attention? In otherwords, if you get pulled over by a cop. hahaha

That stereo looks nice. Throw some more switches in the dash and you'll have a full-blown cockpit instead of a console. hahaha

And the seats are the shizz!

Haha, believe it or not, the lights are legal. They are 55W

Thanks for the compliments dude!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_2294.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02971.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC02972.jpg

No pics of the dual battery set up yet

Damn dude I have always liked those flip up stereo interfaces. Nice!!

Thanks! It was the biggest PITA to install! There was about 100yards of wire. No joke!

Hey whats the.... what is that box on the left you have in the back? Is that a fender storage box you added?

WhatchutalkinboutWillis?

Hey whats the.... what is that box on the left you have in the back? Is that a fender storage box you added?

If you're talking about that compartment next to the hatch pillar, that is the RF sub-box.

Flex pics on an my buddy Micheal's RTI ramp.

Thanks Kevin!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/dscf0669ei9-1.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/dscf0667wk4-1.jpg

thats sick i wanna see how mine does, if i dont have one of those how can i see?

thats sick i wanna see how mine does, if i dont have one of those how can i see?

Drive up on something and Then THrow a jack under your axle on the raised side.

that is soo badass, you have no idea how badass i think that is.

That is friggin' awesome!

Drooooopy! Nice work bro!

Awesome!!! one day man one day .... hopefully mine can be that badass!!!!

Alright so I finally got my sliders P-coated was waiting to paint them fro another mod which will still come later. Here are the pics of that. Designed them myself
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC08660.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC08665.jpg



Anyway, here are pics of the dual battery set up. Dual Optima Yellow Tops with a Nissan Quest 125 amp alternator. O/T gauge wire all the way around, and an HMS power connector. I just got the battery tie down powdercoated. That is a 500AMP fuse that you see there.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC08664.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC08667.jpg

Added some speakers and these are the crossovers. It is the only place that I could mount them. I am happy with the location, but the install was a real PITA
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC08662.jpg

Fire extinguisher bracket mounted to A-pillar.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/DSC08661.jpg

Wow you got some cool mods going there.
I'm curious where you tied the lap belts for the harness system?

Thats a lot of nice work you put into it, there.

so is armorology your own stuff? doesnt that fire extinguisher get in your way. oh and haha did you mean to send me that text the other night ? it was rather random

so is armorology your own stuff? doesnt that fire extinguisher get in your way. oh and haha did you mean to send me that text the other night ? it was rather random

I see how it is, James....cheating on me with Justin, huh? Hmmm....

lol jk

I see how it is, James....cheating on me with Justin, huh? Hmmm....

lol jk


Ok... you guys are starting to weird me out man. hahaha

Sweet sliders bro! They'll look way cooler once you get a little rock rash on them. hahaha

Nice sliders!

Can we have some overall shots again? This is such a bitchin Xterra!

James your going to have to do a small write up on the dual battery install you did. Unless you've already made one?

Wow you got some cool mods going there.
I'm curious where you tied the lap belts for the harness system?

Thanks! I tied them all into the stock locations. I only got 2 belts, but I wanted 3, so I took the stock center belts, and cut off the excess male and female end. I will have pics up soon.


so is armorology your own stuff? doesnt that fire extinguisher get in your way. oh and haha did you mean to send me that text the other night ? it was rather random

Armorology is basically a 1 man fab shop. His name is Jed. His stuff is super clean, and always comes out perfect. I pimp his stuff whenever I get a chance.

The extinguisher does not get in the way whatsoever, and is on there pretty solid.

Yeah, I meant to send you that text. I like to keep you in the loop.

Brandon, no write up on the Battery, one of these days though. I will let you check it out in January. Man, it's gonna be freezing!!!!! I will bring Shelby up snowboarding though.

Looks great!!!

Thanks man!!!! I have been busting my scrot working on it!

Nice X

Ill definitely be in my X in January we should probably meet somewhere before we park..

Yeah, just to see if I am not weird or something....

Where do you mount the 50?
Very cool!

The 50?

The 50?

Browning machine gun

james, what corbeau seats are those? i'm getting tired of my neoprene covers, and my stock cushions are showing age, thinking about some corbeaus or ebay specials....

They are actually not Corbeau. I just used Corbeau brackets, and 4 pt. Harnesses, and lap belts in the rear.

so what seats are they?

They are the kind that they sell at Checkers/shucks. I paid 150 a piece for them and then there was a $50 rebate on each one of them. Basically $200 for both seats. I am very pleased with them so far.

Getting rid of the Shrock bumper. Going a different route.

Wow. whatever it is its gotta be good if your getting rid of the shrock. did you sell it already?

No, it is on sale for $600 OBO Full hoops, 2" BL option with black powdercoating.

Dibs!!!!

That is if you can wait for a while... like when I get my tax return? lol

Well I have it on Ronin, and I just got a PM. I gotta sell it ASAP BC I just got laid off. If it doesn't sell, maybe we could work something out.

daym thats pretty bad ass!

Well I have it on Ronin, and I just got a PM. I gotta sell it ASAP BC I just got laid off. If it doesn't sell, maybe we could work something out.

It's cool man. I totally understand.

Are you selling Shelby also?

Seriously fellas ... the bumper is in GREAT shape.

If it wasn't for Alex's design, I'd be all over this....

Im sorry to hear you got laid off man. Good luck with the sale james

I saw it, I bought it, I modded it.

This is what it looked like stock.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductBrowse?storeId=10101&Pr=p_Product.CATENTRY_ID%3A2007480&productId=2007480&catalogId=10101&N=111%2B10201%2B600001243&rlid=group_listing

This is what it looks like now
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5154.jpg

First I added the stickers (Thanks Todd!)

Next, I added an interior light. it is an LED strip
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5164.jpg

Then I cut a hole in the storage compartment and put a grommet in there with a drain. And I ran that hose out. I drilled some holes and attached a small butterfly valve, and it drains throught the tranny tunnel. I turned it into a cooler so I can just throw ice straight in there and it will drain itself.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5160.jpg

Next I drilled holes so that the cigarette lighters were still usable.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5158.jpg I had to make a custom washer for it to work. What a PITA

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5163.jpgI ran all of the wiring to these plugs. Those plugs are for floppy disk drives actually. I had to find dimmer wires, switched powers and I still need to find an interior headlight hot. Any suggestions?

Next, I bought this plexiglass. You cannot see through it right now, but I actually put 5 LED's and that's why I need that headlight hot wire!
I cut the two 2 1/16 holes with a hole saw, and finished off the edges. It was my first work with Plexiglass. I superglued the hinges to the plexiglass, and screwed the other side in.
The hinges work well. I still need to file one side down for a snug fit.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5157.jpg

The gauges are Sunpro ST series Tranny temp, and T-case temp gauges.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_5156.jpg

Dude that looks super sick! Are you going to have it in the X tomorrow? I can't wait to check it out in person, props dude.

Hope to see it tomorrow.

Yeah, I will have it in there tomorrow! I just got the LED's working tonight. I found an interior headlight hot. I have not ran the temp sensors for the T-case or the tranny yet though. I am going to wait for a weekend to do that.

Great job!!! That looks rreally nice. Can't wait for some pics of it installed...

good god man do you ever leave anything stock? lol Sick rig man.

good god man do you ever leave anything stock? lol Sick rig man.

Yeah, I left the rear window stock.

yeah if theres a way to modify glass let me know lol

yeah if theres a way to modify glass let me know lol

Actually, nevermind, it is tinted......yeah, I modded that too....

well thats not exactly what i was thinking but it works lol
i looked up modified glass and i guess u could do this if u wanted to http://www.socalartproductions.com/images/100_0612.jpg

thats etched on there btw its not a sticker

This is a great pic of James... I think the branch is blocking his view.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1649/p1040026su1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I bought some of those chips btw their good with salsa too :wink-big:

Haha! Thanks for the pics bro!

Alright, so here is a better view of what the console looks like all lit up.

Here it is lit up! I tapped the gauges into the dimmer switch for the stereo and the LED's come on when the headlights are on. Both are on switched power.
See the 3 triangulare blue LED's on my amps?
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/James001-1.jpg

Well I put the blue LED's in that same configuration in the console.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/James003-1.jpg

and I have the 2 red LED's in there too...

The gauges are not hooked up yet, so that will happen when I do the tranny and T-case oil change.

But anyway here is the DVD player and the inclinometer. The inclinometer is tapped into the dimmer switch as well and mounted on the center trim piece.

Looks good James! :)

Forgot thsi pic.....Made a plug and mounted the inclinometer to the center trim piece.

Thank you! Here is the pther pic I forgot:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/James004-1.jpg

Tapping the tranny pan for the gauge right now.

Starting the exoskeleton. Starting with the rear bumper:

Starting with rear bumper

We lifted the entire truck on one corner. Here are some pics:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1235796688.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1235796690.jpg


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1235796692.jpg

Look how close it comes to the hatch! I gained a few degress of departure angle for sure.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1235796693.jpg

That looks sick james. You should weld in a plate to mount a winch back there. then you could really get yourself in some sticky situations.

looks sweet.. i cant wait to see the finished EXO...

Lookin good James!

Looks frickin' awesome. Are you just going to leave it like that (open), or are you going to box it in?

that is some sick work there James....
those plastic corner pieces...I want to remove them and weld some tube back there...just sure how I am going to do that??

holy crap james!!! YOU DA MAN!!

What is next is the plate for the rear winch and the aluminum fairlead. I think I am gonna run my exhaust through on either side, and figure out more stuff as I go. You guys will dig it.

Dude Im definitely stoked to see what you end up with. Shane does awesome work...

It looks badass brotha

James, I have to say it again that looks awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product!!!

A little more progress:

Alright so I got the rear winch fairlead in place. Now, it is back to the drawing board.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1237089398.jpg

I am going to slow this project down a tad because I could not pass on a full floating D60 with 5.38 gears.

Lookin' good James.

Thanks bro! I think I am going to start on the tire carrier next, but not sure.

are you building this thing yourself or are you designing it step by step and having someone else do it?

do u no where ur gonna mount the bar for the tire mount

are those seats still for sale wherever you got them from for that price?

looking real good
your k5 blazer??

NICE RIDE!!!!

-DuBB-

Looks good! Very clean...

Nice very nice. Makes me want to go rob a bank so I can do some mods to mine.

Thanks all! Daniel, got the seats form Checker. Worth it but a real PITA to get to work.

Looks like the front end is coming next.

I have designed it numerous times and I think I am going to start on it somewhat soon.

All I have to say it is is going to be incredible how the front end is going to end up. Stay tuned. You will see that it still has a Nissan theme.

What kind of winch you gonna run?

???? Still have not decided.

looking good james... i cant wait to see what you do with that axle.. LOL

Ordered a rear disc conversion kit.

Any updates? I just read all 12 and a half pages, craving more. . . .

Thanks Preston!- There are updates, Waiting on pictures from friends though.

Last thing I did was a dual fan conversion.

I removed the battled worn radiator, and installed the supercharged radiator which has a core that is 2x as thick. Then I ordered 2 Zirgo electric fans which are 3,000CFM each.

I had wiring in mind, but my friend had a better idea. I have a 3 position switch which controls everything. The top position is Automatic.

Automatic will turn on when the ground is completed by a temp switch when the coolant temp reaches 180. It will also turn on when the AC compressor comes on. So essentially, I can run AC Full blast all day long, even wheelin my ass off. Also, there is a manual position, and this means it will be running all the time, and the Off(center) position, just means they will stay off, this will be good for water crossings. It usually just stay on automatic.

Thanks Preston!- There are updates, Waiting on pictures from friends though.

Last thing I did was a dual fan conversion.

I removed the battled worn radiator, and installed the supercharged radiator which has a core that is 2x as thick. Then I ordered 2 Zirgo electric fans which are 3,000CFM each.

I had wiring in mind, but my friend had a better idea. I have a 3 position switch which controls everything. The top position is Automatic.

Automatic will turn on when the ground is completed by a temp switch when the coolant temp reaches 180. It will also turn on when the AC compressor comes on. So essentially, I can run AC Full blast all day long, even wheelin my ass off. Also, there is a manual position, and this means it will be running all the time, and the Off(center) position, just means they will stay off, this will be good for water crossings. It usually just stay on automatic.

This whole set up will be availably for production as well. There is also a sheet aluminum fan shrould

james dude, dosent the thermo not even open til 186?
which would mean your fans are running 100% of the time your truck is at norm op temp.
you'd gain alot more performance by setting it to kick on at like 195-200

but at the same time you have a switch to turn em off so i guess it dosent matter, but your auto setting is still basically another 'on' setting

ps

you truck is as sick as ever

Thanks bleezy! Yeah, I guess it does come open at that temp, but right before that temp it will open and I figure the temp switch not the T-stat are not 100 percent accurate. The fans are defintely not on 100% of the time and I have not finished the wiring, I just have them at automatic right now.

Dustin, thanks for the Zirgo fan idea. These things are the shizz! Expensive but badass.

that's why i haven't done this conversion yet cause i want those fans but cant afford them at this point in time... LOL

Yeah, they are 125 a piece

the shroud was 120
the radiator was 128
then the T-stat, sealant, radiator cap, hoses, wiring, relays, switch, bushings. About $700 or more for this mod, but worth every penny.

its no prob man, i have another e-fan that im thinkin of making a pusher out of, i just havent felt like wiring the crap up yet, i need a relay and a switch and im golden, already have a ton of wire and connectors laying around

A tip on buying relays-When you are at the parts store (namely pep boys) go to the generic remote starter section. You can find them for 2.99 there and everywhere else, they are like 6 or 7 bucks for the same thang.

cool man

james aren't you planning a front bumper and roll cage at some point too? when is that gonna happen?

Do you have any pictures of your fan set up with the switch?

Yeah, somewhat soon...I still owe 1800 of the 5600 for the wifes ring, and like 1300 for tuition. Once those are paid off, then it is on again. Will still be doing small stuff here and there though

http://www.concept-customs.com/Vehicle_Application/Nissan/Xterra/Photos/Fan Shroud 1.JPG
http://www.concept-customs.com/Vehicle_Application/Nissan/Xterra/Photos/Fan Shroud 2.JPG
http://www.concept-customs.com/Vehicle_Application/Nissan/Xterra/Photos/Fan Shroud 3.JPG

Concept-Customs built the Shroud, and he had an awesome idea for the wiring, so I let him do the wiring. I installed it, and it works like a charm! No more overheating! Woohoo!

looking good there james..

Thanks Jason!

Picked up my freshly shaved axles from BA engineering-Front and rear Dana 60's

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1245087554.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1245087492.jpg

Speaking of priorities, you need to install this on Shelby asap ;)

what is a 'shaved' axle?

Shaved means that the bottom of the pumpin is "shaved" so that there is more clearance, (about 1.5" F and R)

That's hot!

looking good james...

Shaved means that the bottom of the pumpin is "shaved" so that there is more clearance, (about 1.5" F and R)

cool, thanks

Wow James, thanks for pointing me at the dual electric fan mod. I think something like that is going on my list soon!

Beautiful job! My double-wide radiator should be here tomorrow and so that will be my first X-mod... I think I am hooked though and am starting to make a list LOL!

How much air are you pushing through those fans?

~Pat

i believe they are 3k cfm's so you just dbl it and you get a total of 6k cfm's

Awesome Xterra, James. I'll definitely review this thread when it comes time to start modding my X.
I've only got one question: on page 1 you install a K&N FIPK, and later you install a snorkel. I take it you replaced one with the other? My limited knowledge of this subject tells me you can't have both. Is this true?

Thanks,

Andreas

Hey Andreas, Here is my intake history

Stock
K&N FIPK
snorkel
back to stock modified
Volant
removed snorkel
Removed airbox from Volant,
Going to go completely custom once the money rolls in for the modifications that I have to make to the front of my X.

u gonna go ram air?

u gonna go ram air?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NncTM9DEf8Y

any of those would be sick on the x

Thanks for the info!

Alright, I have a custom mod for the interior coming up. As far as I know, it has never been done like this but it is almost done. I am adding a few things to it in the mean time.

yesterday I ordered this inverter-

http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtSeriesID=320&EID=14605&txtModelID=3610

and I got this the other day too-

http://aeroparts.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32

They will both mount to this product being built by concept customs.

Is it a microwave? Hot dog rotisserie? That would be sweet! :aufkopfhauen-big:

Maybe a blender for some fruity drinks on the trail...:mocking:

Teleporter.

autopilot?????? or is it a flux capacitor????

autopilot?????? or is it a flux capacitor????
Yes it's the flux capacitor, James thought of it one night after he slipped and hit his head on the bathroom sink...

I know what it is...

I know what it is...

Don't tease us now...

It's....a badass thing. That's what it is!

Hint???

come on james you do this every time you have a new mod... LOL we just need a little hint...

James is such a tease...

damn james.. ur pretty badd ass. lol truck is lookin sweet.

dude,is there anything you cannot do?awsome work.

Alright....a hint, it is an improved lobo rack.

This sounds promising... Can't wait to see it!!!

http://www.concept-customs.com/Vehicle_Application/Nissan/Xterra/Photos/Fan Shroud 1.JPG
http://www.concept-customs.com/Vehicle_Application/Nissan/Xterra/Photos/Fan Shroud 2.JPG
http://www.concept-customs.com/Vehicle_Application/Nissan/Xterra/Photos/Fan Shroud 3.JPG

Concept-Customs built the Shroud, and he had an awesome idea for the wiring, so I let him do the wiring. I installed it, and it works like a charm! No more overheating! Woohoo!


Do you have any info about your temperature switch and the custom tube you installed it in.
I've had my electric fan install on hold, waiting for me to resolve that issue.

Thanks!!
Ken

Ken, did you get the PM I sent you with my phone number on it?

That tube is a stock pice, with a hole drilled and a bung welded to it. It is an NPT thread, and the temp switch is a 180 degree temp switch from Zirgo. Theat pipe can be found by the t-stat

Ken, did you get the PM I sent you with my phone number on it?

That tube is a stock pice, with a hole drilled and a bung welded to it. It is an NPT thread, and the temp switch is a 180 degree temp switch from Zirgo. Theat pipe can be found by the t-stat

Thanks James.
I got your PM but never got a chance to do anything about it. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the info about your set up. I'll be doing the same shortly.
I have a fabricator that can drill into the stock piece and TIG weld in a bung for the temp switch.
I didn't like the temp sensor that came with mine that mounted through the radiator fins. Looked like I'd pop a hole through the tubes. Not good.

I'll be taking care of this once I dig into my timing belt/head gasket/cam service. :D

Thanks again for the info!
Greatly appreciated

come on james you do this every time you have a new mod... LOL we just need a little hint...

James is such a tease...

James was taught by the best....never reveal your secret mods....


:mocking:

hahahaha!

How difficult was it to get the rear bumper to fit up on the X?

The rear bumper was not bad at all. There is about 3" of frame gone though.

Damn james...this thing is coming along awesome!!! Those dana 60's are gonna be killer!!!

BTW: I did get your message a while back and totally forgot to call you back cause I was driving in the jeep on the highway for 3 hours after that without doors so I couldn't really hear that well. Anyway...I will have to give you a call sometime next week and catch up when I have the chance cause I'm working a corvette show this weekend.

Sweet dude, good to hear from you. I hope you are doing well! Did you sell the X yet?

nope I still have the X, I am almost at the point of thinking about parting it out

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol that X is a beast.. LOL i wish i had the money i would take it off your hands...

so would I.

That's kind of sad. I know a guy who would take a hood, 1 inner fender, one core support, 1 fender, the grille, a radiator, and a headlight off of you.

Alright here is the latest Mod-

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_0594.jpg

Please do not copy:)

I am currently rusting it.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_0606.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_0605.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_0604.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_0603.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/IMG_0602.jpg

what the heck did you do bro???? hahaha. what is the look you are going to end up with?

James, that's freaking intense! I take it you're planning to rust the whole exterior?
I don't know about Colorado Springs, but Evergreen is getting hammered with rain almost every day for the past few days. It should speed the process!

Whats the point of rusting?

i don't get it.

i'm calling her swamp thing now instead of shelby

Guys, I did it on purpose. I stripped all the paint off with the help of a friend, and then I doused it in a salt/hydrogen peroxide/vinegar concauction and let it rust. I give credit to the VW/BMW community. They do it to their hoods.

The real purpose was to achieve supreme Badassness, which has officially been obtained.

Oh and I am just going to do the rear hatch. Possibly the fuel door too. Not sure.

After you get the rust do you leave it or seal it up somehow?

sexy on veedubs
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i162/Letha123/VW.jpg

fugly on xterras
...sorry james

After you get the rust do you leave it or seal it up somehow?


I was considering it. I was thinking of spraying on a POS clearcoat on top of it, to seal it off from the elements.

Brian-no offense taken, it is all a matter of opinion. And the owner likes it:)

Briean-no offense taken, it is all a matter of opinion. And the owner likes it:)

and thats all that matters, as long as you like it :) definetly props for uniqueness

I really don't see the point to rusting it. Makes no sense.

I hope you're just joking and it's rusting because you stripped it and just haven't put new paint on.

sexy on veedubs

You're joking right?

You're joking right?

not at all...

I was thinking that might keep it from completely rusting through. As long as you like it that's all tha matters...

I guess my entire suspension and undercarriage is REALLY cool then, due to the Northeast road salt.

We have enough problems with rust, I'd rather not start it on the body.
If you like the look, then go for it.

Not my cup of tea.

Well, rust on frame, suspension and undercarriage is more structural than a hatch.

Brian, thanks for the props on uniqueness. That's what I was going for, and they do look super sexy on VW's imo too!

Andrew, I am keeping it like this. This is my new paint. I am going to throw some emblems back on in a couple of days, tint the window, and paint the plastics, and if I come across a rear wind deflector, that's going on too.

Better find a way to stop the rust...........or you wont have a rear hatch soon.............

No, it will not rust all the way through any time soon. You can quote me on that if it does. I promoted that rust, that is why it was able to make it rust like that in 20 minutes.

Well I guess if you like it dude!

I just don't get it lol.

I don't get Creepy dragging his rides along scraping stuff up either.

You're joking right?

I with you man, I just don't dig it at all. But, to each his own.

I think you gotta see it in person first. You might like it.

POR 15 would fix that right up.
Man the rest of that truck is coming along GREAT!

I really thought at first you were going to use that rust converter that turns rust into a primer for a new color or maybe bedlining it. But hey props on something that hasn't been done here on the forums "on purpose" yet.

I think it looks super badass James, I'm totally jealous....

Thanks guys, and I knew you would like it Brandon, you are all about originality.

It's definitely unique bro. Not the direction I would have gone but then again... you always do enjoy breaking the mold of DIY mods that's for sure. I'm ready to see this thing on the trails man! Too many garage shots! ;)

Too many garage shots! ;)

http://lollinks.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/srsly-40515.jpg

Damn James....I'm gone for few days and this is what I get, a shocker...lol.

Nicely done....for your X, that is!

amen to that! Too many garage shots for sure, although technically it is a car port. You will see some trail shots when the MR2 is up and running within a month hopefully:)

Just out of curiousity....when will your friend start mass producing the rear bumper similar to yours? I can't find it on his site....

I am not sure he is going to mass produce that exact bumper. In fact I hope he does not, because I like being the only one with things.:) He is mass producing many things though, just not that.

Yeah I really don't get it. Rust = bad and not the good bad either.
Not to mention everyone that rides with you will end up needing tetanus booster shots eventually!
The guy that rear ends you is going to get off easy as his insurance adjuster will just point out, "look at the condition it was in prior to the accident".
Sorry James, I've just spent too many years keeping rust at bay to give a thumbs up for a 'mod' like this one. If you like it though...seek help ;)

James I think you should do the rest of your X like the hatch. It would look fuc*in epic!!!!

I totally get it dude... it'll take years before you start having any issues.. it looks so sick.. Im jealous of your badassness, I wish I though of it first.

I am not sure he is going to mass produce that exact bumper. In fact I hope he does not, because I like being the only one with things.:) He is mass producing many things though, just not that.

I really like your bumper, James but I would add a little tweaks to it...maybe to where I could retain my plastics....and a hitch too....now that'd be a bumper I'd be willing to buy from him....bolt on, of course.

i deffinately think that you should do the whole thing like that and it would look badazzz. but its a start

Any update on how the rusting is working out for you? As in, better coverage etc.

Yeah, I do have some updates. It is fully rd now, and the texture is slowly starting to change. I unrusted a few spots and picked up some new emblems since I had to destroy the old ones. I installed them and continued on with the rusting. It is about 80 blended in with the oldest rust, and when it is 100% I will get some day shots.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1253545537.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1253545542.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/soccerbrace/1253545540.jpg

looks cool dude... what is it

Im guessing by the ripped apart front end on the Xterra that this is the beginning of a front bumper, tube fender, exo setup or something along those lines.

Im guessing by the ripped apart front end on the Xterra that this is the beginning of a front bumper, tube fender, exo setup or something along those lines.

I don't think so....

there's no way thats strong enough material for a bumper or Exo

Im pretty sure it goes in the back cargo area, it might be the new lobo rack

I don't think so....

there's no way thats strong enough material for a bumper or Exo

Im pretty sure it goes in the back cargo area, it might be the new lobo rack

True I was wondering on the rigidity of that but it was just a guess. If thats going in the back I cant wait to see the final result.

i think its a continuum transfuctioner

i think its a continuum transfuctioner

i love that movie and i read that in those stupid german voices.

Nah it's a trapeze!

Are you sure it's not for the Flux Capacitor???

Are you sure it's not for the Flux Capacitor???

Now how did I not see that...

You know some times it's right in front of you and you miss it...lol

That is soo true

Happens to me all the time.

Im guessing by the ripped apart front end on the Xterra that this is the beginning of a front bumper, tube fender, exo setup or something along those lines.

No that's my xterra getting repaired from my wreck

thats what i figured... LOL

James, dude.....
I don't even know what to say........but how the heck you get all these ideas for your X??? are you connected to some kind of futuristic machine or so???? The mods are awesome! I just read all 24 pages!!! and man the rust mod.....its a beast!!! can't wait to see more pics. If only I could dream of such things for my X.....but I guess a pml and BL will do for my futuristic "exclusive design" for now....
Dude keep it up!!!! Uniqueness is what it is all about, and yours is winning by a mile! Good work.

So when do we get to see the new LOBO rack in your X, James?

So when do we get to see the new LOBO rack in your X, James?

Yeah, James! What about that mod!?!? :mocking:

I think it is going to sit in the back and the rear legs are going to rest on the wheel wells. It will be the biggest baddest lobo rack that any man has ever constructed.

That is what I see any way.

yeah i saw parts of the lobo rack when it was in the first few stages of being built. it looks really solid and they came up with some good ideas for what james will use it for. they got it all figured out. I can't wait to see it put in and all hooked up with his gear attached to it

Haha, thanks guys, I really appreciate the compliments! The reason I am a mod tease is because I do not own a camera. I have owned 2 and both of them I somehow destroyed with my X, so I am waiting on a friend with the pics:)

Haha, thanks guys, I really appreciate the compliments! The reason I am a mod tease is because I do not own a camera. I have owned 2 and both of them I somehow destroyed with my X, so I am waiting on a friend with the pics:)

doesn't every cellphone made after 2005 have a camera?

:)

Hah, yup! And my cell phone is broken too!

Hah, yup! And my cell phone is broken too!
haha...I tell you its sure not hard to break cameras and phones when you an off road enthusiast. My cell was drenched in water the other day...and still works. I took the battery out immediately so it didn't fry itself...still works LOL

How can anyone live without a camera?

Ill pitch in a dollar for your camera.... Your mod's are the best....